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BELL 407 - NO SERIES near Zhejiang Province, P.R. China — 2015-07-09

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Date
2015-07-09
Location
Zhejiang Province, P.R. China, CN
Aircraft
BELL 407 - NO SERIES
Registration
B-7723
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On July 9, 2015 at 0225 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 407, B-7723, was substantially damaged when it crashed at the Qiandao Lake General Aviation airport, Zhejiang Province P. R. China, while conducting a post-repair hovering test. A total of seven people were on board with 2 of the occupants reported as fatalities. The remaining five occupants received serious to minor injuries. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of China. The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the engine. Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to: Aircraft Accident Investigation Division Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) East China Regional Administration of CAAC 300, Yingbin Erlu, Changning Distract, Shanghai, 200335, P R China Tel: 0086 2122322180 Fax: 0086-21-32160050

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Maneuvering-hover

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